Category: Automation Impact on Jobs

How Cleantech & Autonomy Can Increase Natural Intelligence & Propel Society Forward

How Cleantech & Autonomy Can Increase Natural Intelligence & Propel Society Forward

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Everyone wants a better future, not only for ourselves, but for our children and grandchildren. Society is supposed to continue getting better with each passing generation, and we hope that this trend continues far into the future. If anything, we want this to happen faster! In this article, I want to discuss how technologies we’re excited about today can improve society in ways much bigger than most of us think. But, to see these full benefits, we’re going to have to do […]

AI in the Modern World: A Double-Edged Sword Shaping our Future

AI in the Modern World: A Double-Edged Sword Shaping our Future

One of the most significant advantages of AI is its ability to reduce time spent on tasks that would otherwise require considerable human effort

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept confined to science fiction; it has become an integral part of our daily lives, shaping industries, economies, and social systems. As AI continues to advance, it brings with it a blend of promise and peril, a duality that is reshaping the modern world in profound ways. This article explores both the advantages and disadvantages of AI, shedding light on its impact on society.

Advantages of AI: A […]

Ask the expert: How we can view the future of work

Aug. 30, 2024

From Labor Day 2023 to Labor Day 2024, it’s been a big year for organized labor and the U.S. workforce. Employees across many industries went on strike, namely the United Auto Workers. More companies and organizations implemented uses of generative artificial intelligence, and companies grappled with maintaining their virtual, hybrid or in-person environments.

Michigan State University is leading the Future of Work Initiative, which included an inaugural conference earlier this year. Tara Behrend is the initiative’s director and John Richard Butler II Endowed Professor in the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and Hye Jin Rho is […]

Robots Are Taking Over The Kitchens At Your Favorite Restaurants

Robots Are Taking Over The Kitchens At Your Favorite Restaurants

(Photo by Robert Michael/picture alliance via Getty Images)dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Restaurants are increasingly turning to technology and robotics , as automation offers potential cost savings and operational efficiencies in an industry known for razor-thin profit margins.

Although the initial investment in robotics and artificial intelligence systems is substantial, often costing hundreds of thousands of dollars per unit, restaurants are betting that these upfront costs will pay off through increased efficiency, reduced labor expenses and improved customer experiences over time.

As many establishments have struggled to find and retain workers since the Covid-19 pandemic, this emerging technology offers a potential […]

Is the golden era of the software engineer over?

Is the golden era of the software engineer over?

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Quote: Software engineering careers used to be a ladder. You studied for four years, got a job as a fresher, and could virtually take for granted a steady career filled with learning opportunities, salary hikes, and role promotions.
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Suncor on track to expand autonomous vehicle fleet by year’s end

Suncor on track to expand autonomous vehicle fleet by year's end

A heavy hauler drives past smaller trucks near the entrance of Suncor Energy’s North Steepbank Mine, located north of Fort McMurray, Alta., in this 2014 file photo. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray Today/Postmedia Network Article content

Suncor’s fleet of automated heavy hauler trucks is meeting the company’s performance and safety expectations. The fleet, which is already Canada’s largest fleet of autonomous vehicles, is on schedule for an expansion.

Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Article contentAs of May, Suncor’s base plant north of Fort McMurray has 45 haul trucks driven by a network of sensors, lasers and […]

Australia’s workforce in the age of automation

Australia’s workforce in the age of automation

Image credit: IM Imagery/stock.adobe.com Australia’s workforce is undergoing a transformative shift as automation technologies rapidly advance. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and machine learning across various sectors is reshaping the work landscape, impacting productivity, employment, and the nature of jobs.

The rise of automation in Australia

Automation in Australia is not a new phenomenon, but its pace and scope have accelerated in recent years.The advent of AI and machine learning has allowed for the automation of complex tasks that were previously thought to be the exclusive domain of human workers.This shift is particularly evident in sectors […]

How will AI reshape our world? It’s really up to us

How will AI reshape our world? It's really up to us

We can choose to use AI to replace as many workers as possible—or we can instead choose to use AI to bolster talent and identify it in underrecognized places. Image: Shutterstock

Quick: guess how many of the 270 jobs listed in the 1950 census have since been eliminated by automation. Are you thinking a quarter? A third?

“Just one,” says Kellogg’s Hatim Rahman, an assistant professor of management and organizations. “And in case you are wondering, that job was an elevator operator.” Finding the sweet spot for India’s Sovereign AI It’s a statistic that he wants us to keep in […]

‘Place-based industrial strategy’ responds to past and future industrial and labor market shocks

‘Place-based industrial strategy’ responds to past and future industrial and labor market shocks

The motivation for backward-looking investment is clear. The U.S. economy is no stranger to industry shocks, nor their long-term economic and sociopolitical consequences. At multiple points in recent decades, sudden shifts in industry dynamics, supply chains, and trade relationships have levied immense economic burdens on the communities most reliant on those sectors, creating pockets of distress and disinvestment in places once considered America’s industrial hubs. Witness the most severe of these shocks: the “China shock” of 2000 to 2012, when a surge in low-cost imports following China’s 2001 admission to the World Trade Organization erased millions of U.S. manufacturing […]

How Is AI Changing the Future of Transcription Careers?

The transcription careers industry is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). From speech recognition to automated transcription services, AI is revolutionizing how transcriptionists work and reshaping the future of the entire field.

This comprehensive article explores the various ways AI is impacting transcription careers, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and what the future might hold for professionals in this evolving industry. Transcription Careers Table of Contents The Rise of AI in Transcription Key Technologies Driving AI in Transcription:

The Impact of AI on Transcription Jobs 1. Automation of Routine Tasks 2. […]